If you’ve recently enjoyed the cinematic adventure of A Minecraft Movie, you're likely familiar with the memorable scene featuring Jack Black's character, Steve, singing the catchy tune "Lava Chicken." This brief yet impactful song, clocking in at just 34 seconds, plays during a humorous moment when a chicken is humorously cooked by falling lava, watched by Jason Momoa and other characters. Despite its short duration, "Lava Chicken" has captured the internet's attention, going viral on social media platforms.
Remarkably, "Lava Chicken" has made history by debuting at No. 21 on the UK’s official chart, marking it as the shortest song ever to achieve such a feat. The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) notes that "Streaming + virality are reshaping hits," underscoring the significant impact of digital platforms on music charts.
Jack Black, no stranger to viral hits from video game movies, previously saw success with "Peaches," a 95-second romantic ode to Princess Peach from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Sung and co-written by Black, "Peaches" became his first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100, following his earlier chart appearance with Tenacious D's "The Pick of Destiny" in 2006.
Other notably short songs that have charted include "Spider Pig" from The Simpsons Movie (64 seconds) and Liam Lynch’s "United States of Whatever" (86 seconds) from 2002.
Beyond the song, A Minecraft Movie has sparked widespread enthusiasm, with viral clips of excited cinemagoers—even bringing live chickens to screenings—circulating on platforms like TikTok. The film has not only captured the hearts of fans but has also achieved significant box office success, surpassing $700 million globally and poised to become the highest-grossing video game movie ever.
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